While some members of the UFC’s 145-pound division are in no hurry to meet the dominant titleholder, “The Korean Zombie” is anxious to cut to the front of the line.

With three consecutive victories, including a recent submission win over former top contender Dustin Poirier – one that earned “Fight of the Night” and “Submission of the Night” honors – Jung believes it’s his time.

“You never know when you’re going to get that opportunity, so I’d like to jump in there as soon as possible,” Jung recently told MMAjunkie.com Radio (www.mmajunkie.com/radio) through his translator.

The featherweight title picture, of course, is in a state of limbo. Aldo was slated to headline UFC 149 opposite Erik Koch later this month until an injury forced the champ off the card. The Aldo vs. Koch fight is now “postponed,” according to UFC officials, so neither fighter is likely to be booked for another event in the interim.

“I agree with that,” he said. “I’d like to hurry up and get my shot at the title.”

UFC officials, though, have given no indication they plan to scrap the Aldo vs. Koch fight. Since his big win over Poirier, fans have been anxious for the resurrection of the Zombie. So with Aldo apparently on the sidelines and already booked, he couldn’t care less who’s next.

“It doesn’t matter. Anybody,” he said. “If it’s not Aldo, anybody.”

So he just wants to get back in the cage?

“Yes, but I want to fight Aldo,” he said.

With his popular nickname and his willingness to fight anyone the division can throw at him, Jung has become one of the lighter-weight divisions’ bigger stars. For a fighter still learning English, it’s quite an accomplishment.

But as popular as he is in North America, it doesn’t compare to his native South Korea. UFC executive Mark Fischer recently told MMAjunkie.com/USA TODAY that Korea is a targeted area for the company’s future growth, and he expects fighters such as Jung and Dong Hyun Kim to play pivotal roles in the development of the market.

Jung said he’s heard of no plans for a trip to Korea, but he said fans are ready.

“We haven’t heard anything definite, but there’s been a lot of talk about it, and I’m sure they’re going to be coming sooner rather than later,” he said. “Right now, MMA is absolutely exploding in Korea, especially the UFC.”

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